Sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines: the truth about the involvement of a Ukrainian commander
In an exclusive investigation published by the Washington Post and Spiegel, new information reveals that the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines in September 2022 was allegedly orchestrated by a Ukrainian special forces commander. Roman Tchervinsky, aged 48, is said to have played a key role in this operation which cut off Russian gas export routes to Europe.
According to sources cited by the two media, Roman Tchervinsky acted as coordinator of the sabotage. He allegedly supervised a team of six people who rented a sailboat under false identities to place explosive charges on pipelines. This special forces commander, however, would not have planned the operation and would have received his orders from higher-ranking Ukrainian officials.
Despite the accusations against him, Roman Tchervinsky has denied any role in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. His lawyer said all these speculations were propagated by Russia without any basis. However, Washington Post and Spiegel investigators obtained testimony from officials in Ukraine and Europe, as well as others involved in the operation, who confirmed the Ukrainian commander’s involvement.
This revelation raises new questions about Ukraine’s responsibility for sabotaging the gas pipelines. So far, Russia, Ukraine and the United States have all denied their involvement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has also repeatedly denied that his country could be involved in the operation, saying he “would never do that” and asking for proof.
According to the Washington Post, the sabotage operation was designed to keep President Zelensky in the dark. The media tried to get a reaction from the Ukrainian government, but did not receive a response.
Romans Tchervinsky is currently on trial in kyiv, but he claims that the proceedings against him are political reprisals linked to his criticism of President Zelensky.
This new revelation highlights the growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the geopolitical issues linked to gas supplies in Europe. With the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, Ukraine is showing its determination to disrupt Russian gas exports to Europe, an act which could have significant consequences on relations between the two countries and on the continent’s energy supplies.
It is essential to closely monitor developments in this matter and stay informed of future developments, as they could have a significant impact on Europe’s geopolitical landscape and the region’s energy supply.